Today’s Champions Running for Yesterday’s Stars!
Thursday, November 01 2012
Written by Anna Ford (Thoroughbred Program Director) One of the hardest things about the day to day happenings at New Vocations is raising funds to run the program. Each year our goal is to raise more funds then the year before so we can in turn increase the number of horses helped. It hasn’t been easy but somehow we have managed to reach that goal year after year. While I would much rather be at the barn working with the horses, I find myself on the road every other week soliciting new donors and meeting with our current donors. We have several fundraisers that I encourage people to support throughout the year but one of my favorites is the New Vocations Breeders’ Cup Pledge.
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Belgium’s Nicola Philippaerts and Cortez Win $50,000 Triumph Project Welcome Stake at Alltech National Horse Show
Thursday, November 01 2012
Philippaerts and Cortez won the $50,000 Triumph Project Welcome Stake at Alltech National Horse Show.
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Todd Minikus and Macoemba Win $25,000 ESP Fall III Grand Prix
Thursday, November 01 2012
Wellington, FL – October 31, 2012 – Equestrian Sport Productions, the management company of the FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF), hosted its ESP Fall III Horse Show this weekend on October 26-28, 2012. Competing in the International Arena at the beautiful Palm Beach International Equestrian Center in Wellington, FL, Todd Minikus and Macoemba were the winners of the $25,000 ESP Fall III Grand Prix on Sunday, October 28. The ESP Fall III Horse Show hosted “A” rated hunter and 3-star jumper competition all weekend.
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Hunters Claim Center Stage During Opening Day of Alltech National Horse Show
Thursday, November 01 2012
Lexington, KY – October 30, 2012 - The historic Alltech National Horse Show got underway today at the Alltech Arena, part of the beautiful Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Today, the professional hunter divisions took center stage as they began competing for top honors during their over fences and handy classes. Elizabeth Boyd had winning rounds aboard Casallo in the Regular Conformation Hunters, while Scott Stewart and Enjoy led the First Year Green Working Hunter division.
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Ian Millar to be Inducted into Jump Canada Hall of Fame
Wednesday, October 31 2012
Toronto, Ontario – Ten-time Olympian Ian Millar will be inducted into the Jump Canada Hall of Fame alongside show jumping horse Hickstead at this year’s Jump Canada Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Gala. Presented by BMO Financial Group, the seventh annual black-tie event will take place on Sunday, November 4, 2012, at the Liberty Grand in Toronto, ON. The most successful competitor in the history of Canadian show jumping, the accomplishments of Millar will be celebrated during this year’s ceremony as the Perth, ON, native is inducted in the Individual Builder category.
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Venezuela’s Emanuel Andrade Wins in Washington
Wednesday, October 31 2012
Emanuel Andrade of Venezuela rode Casanova Junior to the Low Junior/Amateur-Owner Reserve Championship title at the 2012 Washington International Horse Show held in Washington, D.C. Photo by Shawn McMillen Washington, D.C.
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Dog of the Day – Nitro
Wednesday, October 31 2012
I am a big boy full of love and happiness! I am great on a leash and like to go for walks. I really need to lose a couple extra pounds, but other than that I am a healthy guy. Up to date on all vaccines and neutered
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Quick Tip: How To Help Your Horse Maintain Good Weight In Time For Winter
Tuesday, October 30 2012
As the days are growing shorter and colder, it seems fall has crept up on us, so it is a good reminder to keep an eye on your horse’s weight as they start to expend more energy growing their winter coats. Photo Courtesy of Audrey C. Crosby Photography At the beginning of September all of our horses seemed to drop weight quickly and had grown hair over night
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